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ND12 RYV

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,526 mi
Last recorded99,526 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 RYV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 99,526 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 94,681 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 91,615 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 88,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 83,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm inner tread worn more so (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, cut in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 79,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 74,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 74,026 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 65,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 65,206 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 55,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 42,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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ND12 RYV is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,946 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ND12 RYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND12 RYV registered?

ND12 RYV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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